Heck Capital Advisors LLC Has $9.06 Million Stake in Broadcom Inc. $AVGO

Heck Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 144.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 23,975 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 14,171 shares during the quarter. Heck Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $9,056,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 21.8% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 29,683 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $6,882,000 after buying an additional 5,322 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Broadcom by 10.4% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 7,997 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,854,000 after acquiring an additional 756 shares during the period. United Bank increased its stake in shares of Broadcom by 76.5% during the 1st quarter. United Bank now owns 2,339 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $392,000 after purchasing an additional 1,014 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Broadcom by 10.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,693 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,499,000 after purchasing an additional 1,160 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital & Planning LLC raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 10.5% in the 2nd quarter. Capital & Planning LLC now owns 3,983 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,098,000 after purchasing an additional 378 shares during the period. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Broadcom Stock Down 1.5%

AVGO stock opened at $416.08 on Wednesday. Broadcom Inc. has a 1-year low of $281.87 and a 1-year high of $495.00. The stock has a market cap of $1.98 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 69.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.45. The company has a current ratio of 2.24, a quick ratio of 2.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The company’s 50 day moving average is $390.93 and its 200 day moving average is $371.83.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $22.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.13 billion. Broadcom had a net margin of 38.85% and a return on equity of 41.61%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.58 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Broadcom Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 22nd were paid a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Broadcom’s payout ratio is 43.33%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $545.00 target price (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Broadcom from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Broadcom from $450.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Dbs Bank upgraded Broadcom to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $535.00 target price (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Twenty-eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $493.24.

Trending Headlines about Broadcom

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI revenue outlook remains a major catalyst. Broadcom’s AI semiconductor revenue increased 143% year over year to $10.8 billion in fiscal second quarter. CEO Hock Tan reaffirmed that fiscal 2027 AI semiconductor revenue should exceed $100 billion, supporting the long-term growth narrative. Hock Tan Reaffirmed Broadcom’s $100 Billion AI Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Broadcom could benefit from multiple AI infrastructure channels. Coverage highlighted its custom-chip and networking exposure, while AMD’s Helios rack-scale systems could create additional demand for Broadcom components. Analysts also view Broadcom as a potentially attractive complement to NVIDIA in an AI-focused portfolio. AMD’s Helios Launch Could Create Winners Beyond AMD Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Software and security initiatives broaden the story. Broadcom joined NVIDIA and other companies as a founding member of the Open Secure AI Alliance, while expanding VMware Cloud Foundation security features. These efforts may strengthen its enterprise software position and help defend against Nutanix and IBM. Broadcom Boosts VCF Security
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains supportive, with Broadcom carrying a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and at least one firm raising its fiscal 2027 EPS estimate. Reported short interest was zero shares, offering no meaningful evidence of either short-covering demand or elevated bearish positioning.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term trading pressure reflects valuation and profit-taking. Broadcom pulled back after its extended rally, while comparisons showed NVIDIA retaining advantages in some AI markets. Crake Asset Management also trimmed its position by 330,000 shares, a modest sentiment headwind. Broadcom Slips After Seven-Session Advance

Insider Transactions at Broadcom

In other news, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,890 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $385.38, for a total value of $728,368.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 31,326 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,072,413.88. This represents a 5.69% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Justine Page sold 1,602 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $373.86, for a total value of $598,923.72. Following the transaction, the director owned 17,426 shares in the company, valued at $6,514,884.36. This trade represents a 8.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 61,644 shares of company stock worth $24,016,214. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Broadcom Company Profile

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets. The company’s semiconductor business provides components and systems for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and cloud storage, networking and broadband access, serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and industrial customers worldwide. Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates globally with research, development and sales organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.

On the semiconductor side, Broadcom’s portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions, radio-frequency and connectivity components, Ethernet switching and PHY devices, storage adapters and controllers, optical transceivers and other networking silicon.